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From roadkill to research: Collect dead wildlife to help science

From roadkill to research: Collect dead wildlife to help science

A new statewide network is launching in Minnesota with a goal to create a large database to track ecosystem changes and monitor environmental health into the future.
by Dan Gunderson and Kerem Yücel

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It's not just you: Christmas lights look different now and can give you headaches

It's not just you: Christmas lights look different now and can give you headaches

LED light bulbs are the future. They're better for the environment and the pocket book. But for some people, certain LEDs lights — particularly holiday lights — are a problem. They flicker in a way that causes headaches, nausea and other discomfort.
by Aaron Scott, Berly McCoy and Rebecca Ramirez

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Artificial intelligence can find your location in photos, worrying privacy experts

Artificial intelligence can find your location in photos, worrying privacy experts

Three Stanford graduate students built an AI tool that can find a location by looking at pictures. Civil rights advocates warn more advanced versions will further erode online privacy.
by Geoff Brumfiel

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Giving gifts boosts happiness, research shows. So why do we feel frazzled?

Giving gifts boosts happiness, research shows. So why do we feel frazzled?

Researchers who told people to either buy themselves a gift or give one to a stranger found those who gave to others felt a lot happier. Here's how to get the mood boost without the shopping stress.
by Allison Aubrey

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‘Science needs you’: The need for a diverse workforce in STEM fields

‘Science needs you’: The need for a diverse workforce in STEM fields

Women have made profound contributions to science that have reshaped the world. Listen black to a conversation MPR News host Angela Davis had with Minnesota scientists Bridgette Shannon and Jayshree Seth about what it’s like to be a woman in the science field — overcoming barriers and finding success in research and individual careers. 
by Angela Davis and Matthew Alvarez

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A massive star called Betelgeuse will be briefly obscured by an asteroid Monday night

A massive star called Betelgeuse will be briefly obscured by an asteroid Monday night

The astronomical event, known as an occultation, is expected to occur for no longer than 15 seconds but could offer scientists new insights into the star and the asteroid that will obscure it.
by Joe Hernandez

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